Disney is investing $1B in OpenAI, following Warner Music and UMG settlements with Suno/Udio.
Copyright-owning mega-corporations are slowly making their peace with generative AI.
Some big lawsuits (e.g., NYT) are still pending, but the emerging rulebook appears to be a toleration for training, and tightening control of outputs.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/disney-openai-sora-characters-video.html
